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異議 (いぎ, igi) Japanese meaning: objection | Kotomora
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決けつ
に
異い
議ぎ
を
唱とな
え
た
。
The lawyer raised an objection to the ruling.
Are there any objections to the proposal?
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 に 異い 議ぎ を 唱とな える to raise an objection to something
He raised an objection to the ruling.
異い 議ぎ を 申もう し 立た てる to file/lodge a formal objection
She filed a formal objection regarding the contract terms.
異い 議ぎ が 出で る an objection arises/comes up
An objection came up during the meeting.
異い 議ぎ を 認みと める to uphold/accept an objection
The court upheld the objection.
Expressions 異い 議ぎ の 申もうし 立た て formal complaint (criminal case); appeal for reconsideration; protest Kanji 異 uncommon, different, queerness 議 deliberation, consultation, debate Related words· 8 反対 is a broad, everyday word for being against something, while 異議 is more formal and implies a reasoned objection, often in legal or official settings.
抗議 stresses a vocal public protest against an authority, whereas 異議 focuses on a formal disagreement with a specific decision or statement.
異論 is a milder, more general term for a differing opinion, while 異議 carries a stronger, often procedural or legal connotation of formal objection.
異議 is a formal term for a dissenting objection, while 物言い is more idiomatic and strongly associated with sumo judges challenging a call.
Show 4 more 異議 is the normal modern word for an objection, while 故障 in this sense is rare, formal, and mostly legalistic.
異議 is a formal, often legal objection raised through proper channels, whereas 不服 is a broader feeling of discontent that need not be formally lodged.
異議 is a formal objection to a decision or proposal, while 疑義 is a more neutral expression of doubt or uncertainty about interpretation or correctness.
Don't confuse with 異議 (objection) and 異義 (a different meaning of a word) are homophones written with different kanji and have completely unrelated meanings.
異議 (objection) and 意義 (significance, meaning) share the same pronunciation but differ entirely in meaning, so context is essential to tell them apart.
Etymology Compound of 異 (different, unusual) and 議 (deliberation, discussion), literally meaning 'different opinion' or 'dissenting view'.
異議 is a formal objection (often legal or procedural), while 反論 is broader and focuses on the content of the counterargument itself.
